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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Pictures of 15" Star vs Spoke

I looked around, but couldn't find comparison pictures of the '08/'09 stock 15" 5-Star Spooler and the 15" Rotator Spoke wheels.

If there's a link, kindly redirect me please
 
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Here you go:
 
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Cool thanks.
The Rotator Spoke wheels, do the center caps just pry off ot expose the 'nuts? It that prone to popping out, or rattling loose over time?
 

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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Yes it's a piece of plastic like material that covers the nuts. It's on there pretty good and is not going anywhere. You really have to get a screwdriver around the edge to pry it off.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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jw34, thanks for your input.
Love your P'white. Looks just like my '09 on order
 
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I also like the Rotator Spoke Wheels, easy to wipe brake dust and look very strong, but they are two pounds heavier than the 5-Star's.

After seeing a 'bent' MINI Wheel, I'll go for the strength.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniU4ia
Love your P'white. Looks just like my '09 on order
Can't go wrong with the PW

I also like the Rotator Spoke Wheels, easy to wipe brake dust and look very strong, but they are two pounds heavier than the 5-Star's.
I use Hydro (spray wax) on them every time I wash and that really helps with the brake dust too. Yeah I was surprised they weigh more than star spoolers. But IMHO their look vs. the spoolers is worth it!
 

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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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...but they are two pounds heavier than the 5-Star's.
lol, only 2 lbs? i would be glad to lose my weight to gain wheel's weight 2 lbs (2-2=0) so wheels and i both will look sexy.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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My '08 Rotators came with Michelin summer tires. They are working out well for me after 18,000 miles.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Here's all the MINI wheels for reference.http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...factory_wheels
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP
Here's all the MINI wheels for reference.http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...factory_wheels
Oooh... awesome link OXY!
 
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